JP5207307B2 - Console equipment - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a console device, and more particularly to a structure of a console device having a main body portion that stores an electronic device, a table, and an operation portion on which a large number of switches and LED displays are arranged.

  A console device used in a conventional wireless command system is supported by a main body unit that stores an electronic device, for example, as disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2006-262280, “Electronic device console device” of Patent Document 1. An operation unit having a table and a large number of switches and display LEDs is integrally formed.

JP-A-2006-262280 (page 2-3)

  However, conventionally, since the console unit is configured integrally with the main body unit and the operation unit for storing electronic devices, the installation space includes the size of the table forming the device area and the work space for the operator. A large dedicated installation site that secures both is required.

  Further, in the conventional console device, the main body unit and the operation unit have an integral structure, and therefore, when performing the operation work, the operator moves to the place where the console device is installed each time. There was a need.

(Object of the present invention)
The present invention has been made to solve such problems, and the object of the present invention is to have a structure in which the main body of the console device and the operation unit can be separated by a simple configuration, and the installation location is limited. An object of the present invention is to provide an operation console device that can be operated at an arbitrary place without having to do so.

  In order to solve the above-described problems, the console device according to the present invention employs the following characteristic configuration.

  (1) A main body that stores an electronic device that functions as the console device, a table that is mounted on the main body and functions as a work table for an operator, and is detachably mounted on the table. An operation console device comprising an operation unit operated by an operator, wherein the electronic device housed in the main body and the operation unit are electrically connected by a connector.

  According to the console device of the present invention, the following effects can be obtained.

  The first effect is that the main unit and the operation unit of the console device can be separated by a simple operation, so that a large space is not secured for installing the console device, and the work space It is in the point which can aim at the effective utilization and space saving.

  The second effect is that an operation console device having a separable structure can be economically configured because the operation portion and the main body can be separated with a simple configuration.

  The third effect is that the operation part and the main body part are electrically connected by a radio signal, so that the operation part can be easily separated from the main body part without performing wiring work. Since it is possible to install multiple operation units for one main unit, it is also possible to work in multiple locations and in an environment that is easy for multiple workers to use. The point is that

It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the example of 1 structure of the console device of this invention. It is sectional drawing of the state which fitted and connected the connector of the main-body part of the console apparatus shown in FIG. 1, and the connector for connection of an operation part. It is sectional drawing which shows the state of the attaching part which fixes and attaches the main-body part and table of the console apparatus shown in FIG. It is sectional drawing which shows the state of the connector for a connection of the operation part separately installed from the main-body part of the console apparatus shown in FIG.

  A preferred embodiment of a console device according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

(Features of the present invention)
Prior to the description of the embodiments of the present invention, the features of the present invention will be described first. The console device of the present invention includes a main body portion that stores an electronic device that functions as the console device, a table that is attached to be supported by the main body portion, and functions as an operator's work table, The operation unit is detachably mounted on a table and is operated by an operator. A large number of switches and LED displays are arranged on the operation unit.

  A convex guide for positioning the operation unit is provided on the table on which the operation unit is placed, and a guide hole into which the guide is inserted and fitted is provided on the bottom surface of the operation unit. Furthermore, the connector provided on the upper surface (top surface) of the main body has a structure that is higher than the table thickness and protrudes upward, and the operation unit is placed at a predetermined position on the table. In this case, the connector is configured to pass through the table and to be fitted into a connector for connection provided on the bottom surface on the operation unit side to make electrical connection with the operation unit.

  By adopting the configuration of the console device as described above, the guide hole of the operation unit is aligned with the guide on the table, and the operation unit is mounted from above, thereby performing mechanical connection between the guide and the guide hole. The connector disposed on the top surface (top surface) of the main body and the connector for connection disposed on the bottom surface of the operation unit are fitted and easily connected electrically.

  Even if the operation unit is removed from the main unit, that is, from the table, the operation unit can be moved to any office desk, etc. by connecting the connection connector on the bottom of the operation unit and the connector on the top of the main unit with a connection cable. Can be used. In addition, the connection connector on the bottom surface of the operation unit is not shaped to protrude from the bottom surface, but is placed inside the bottom surface, so even if it is placed on a desk such as an office desk, the connector for connection is attached to the surface of the office desk. There is no contact.

  In addition, as a structure for fixing the table to the main body, the hook fitting provided at a predetermined position on the back side of the back surface of the table was fitted to a protrusion formed near the upper end on the back side of the main body. Thereafter, the front side of the main body and the back side of the table are fixed with screws using fixing brackets. Therefore, the table which becomes unnecessary when the main body and the operation unit are separately installed can be easily removed by removing the screws on the front side and sliding the table to the front side.

  In the console device of the present invention as described above, the main body unit and the operation unit have a structure that can be easily separated, and can be moved and installed in any place without limiting the installation location of the operation unit. And can be operated. Further, when the main body unit and the operation unit are separately installed, the effect of saving space can be obtained by removing the table from the main body unit and installing only the main body unit.

(Configuration example of embodiment)
Next, the configuration of the console device of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view showing a structural example of the console device of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view of a state in which the connector of the main body of the console device shown in FIG. 1 and the connection connector of the operation unit are fitted and connected. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view showing a state of an attachment portion that fixes and attaches the main body portion and the table of the console device shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view showing a state of the connection connector of the operation unit installed separately from the main unit of the console device shown in FIG.

  First, as shown in the exploded perspective view of FIG. 1, the console device includes an operation unit 1 that is operated by an operator, a main body unit 2 that houses therein an electronic device 10 that controls the functions of the console device, and It is comprised by three components of the table 3 which mounts the operation part 1 and functions as an operator's work desk.

  A large number of button switches and display LEDs are arranged side by side on the operation surface 4 of the operation unit 1, and are electrically connected to the bottom surface 5 of the operation unit 1 by fitting with the connector 7 on the main body unit 2 side. A connecting connector 6 is provided. The connecting connector 6 has a shape that does not protrude from the bottom surface 5 of the operation portion 1, and the convex connector 7 on the main body portion 2 side is inserted into the bottom surface 5 so that both are fitted. It is made the structure which makes it connect electrically.

  Further, the four corners of the bottom surface 5 of the operation unit 1 are for mounting on the convex positioning guides 11 disposed on the table 3 in order to guide the fixed positions of the operation unit 1 to the table 3. A guide hole 8 is formed, and a rubber foot 9 functioning as a cushion material is attached in the vicinity thereof.

  As described above, the electronic device 10 that controls the function as the console device is housed in the main body 2, and the upper surface (top surface) is fitted with the connection connector 6 of the operation unit 1. A convex connector 7 is provided. A through hole 19 is provided in the table 3 at a position corresponding to the connector 7. When the table 3 is attached to a predetermined position on the top surface of the main body 2, the connector 7 defines the through hole 19. It is loosely inserted and fitted into the connection connector 6 of the operation unit 1 placed at a predetermined position on the table 3.

  That is, the table 3 is placed at a predetermined position on the top surface of the main body 2, and the connector 7 protruding from the through hole 19 is said that the operator places the operation unit 1 at a predetermined position of the table 3. By simply performing a simple operation, the connector is fitted into the connection connector 6 of the operation unit 1 to be electrically connected. As a result, it becomes possible to transmit and receive electrical signals between the electronic device 10 housed in the main body 2 and the button switches and display LEDs arranged on the operation surface 4 of the operation unit 1. The operation can be accepted.

  2, as described above, the operation unit 1 is placed on the table 3 attached on the main body 2 and the connector 7 of the main body 2 and the connection connector 6 of the operation unit 1 are fitted and connected. Indicates the state. As shown in FIG. 2, simply by inserting the guide 11 disposed on the table 3 into the guide hole 8 formed on the bottom surface 5 of the operation unit 1, the operation unit 1 is moved to a predetermined position on the table 3. It will be placed correctly. When placed in the correct position on the table 3, the connector 7 of the main body 2 is set to be accurately fitted to the connection connector 6 disposed on the bottom surface 5 of the operation unit 1. The

  Therefore, when the operation unit 1 is placed on the table 3, the connection connector 6 and the connector 7 are subjected to excessive stress, and the connection connector 6 and the connector 7 are reliably prevented from being damaged. The connecting connector 6 of the operation unit 1 and the connector 7 of the main body unit 2 can be easily and safely fitted and connected.

  An example of a structure for correctly placing and fixing the table 3 at a predetermined position on the top surface of the main body 2 is shown in FIGS. 1 and 3. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, at a predetermined position near the upper end on the back side of the side surface of the main body 2, it engages with a hook fitting 13 formed at a predetermined position on the back side of the table 3. In order to limit the range of movement of the table 3 in a state where the projecting portion 14 is disposed and the through hole 19 of the table 3 is loosely inserted into the convex connector 7 of the main body 2, A locking portion 15 for locking is disposed.

  That is, when the table 3 is placed on the top surface of the main body 2 and the through hole 19 is loosely inserted into the convex connector 7 of the main body 2, the hook provided on the back surface of the table 3. The metal fitting 13 is mounted between the protrusion 14 provided on the side surface of the main body 2 and the locking portion 15. Thereafter, the table 3 is slid from the front side along the top surface of the main body 2 to engage the hook metal 13 and the protrusion 14 so that the table 3 cannot be moved in the back direction. It becomes a state fixed to the correct position.

  Further, screw holes 17 are formed at predetermined positions near the left and right upper ends of the front surface of the main body 2, and screw holes 18 are formed at corresponding positions on the left and right sides of the back surface of the table 3. By fixing 16 to the screw holes 17 and 18 and screwing the main body 2 and the table 3, it can be completely fixed at the correct position.

  On the other hand, when removing the table 3 from the main body 2, the procedure may be reversed. First, after removing the screws that have fixed the fixing bracket 16, the table 3 is attached to the top surface of the main body 2. , The engagement between the hook metal fitting 13 and the projection 14 is released, and the hook metal fitting 13 is brought into contact with the locking portion 15 to the front side. It becomes impossible to move the slide.

  In this state, by lifting the table 3 so that the hook metal 13 is pulled out from between the protrusion 14 and the locking portion 15, the connector 7 loosely inserted into the through hole 19 of the table 3 is damaged. The table 3 can be easily detached from the main body 2 without applying such stress.

  Further, even when the operation unit 1 is not placed at a predetermined position on the table 3, or even when the operation unit 1 is moved and separated from the main body unit 2, Can be used. For example, when the operation unit 1 is moved to a location different from the main unit 2 and the operation unit 1 is installed separately from the main unit 2, the operation unit 1 is arranged on the bottom surface 5 of the operation unit 1 as shown in FIG. 4. The connection cable 6 and the connector 7 arranged on the main body 2 can be electrically connected by the connection cable 12.

  Here, the connection connector 6 on the operation unit 1 side is not shaped so as to protrude from the bottom surface 5 as described above, and therefore, for example, on an office desk or the like other than a predetermined position on the table 3. The connector 6 for connection does not come into contact with the office desk, and the rubber feet 9 attached to the bottom surface 5 function as a cushioning material. It won't hurt. Furthermore, since the bottom surface 5 of the operation unit 1 is not in close contact with the office desk by the rubber feet 9, the connection cable 12 can be wired through the gap.

  When the operation unit 1 and the main unit 2 are installed separately, the connection connector 6 of the operation unit 1 and the connector 7 of the main unit 2 are wired using the connection cable 12 as in the case of FIG. This is not limited to enabling electrical operation. For example, instead of using the connection cable 12 for the electrical connection between the operation unit 1 and the main body unit 2, a radio device capable of transmitting and receiving radio signals is installed in the operation unit 1 and the main body unit 2. The electrical connection between the operation unit 1 and the main body unit 2 may be enabled using a radio signal.

  As described above, when a radio signal is used, wiring work for wiring the connection cable 12 between the operation unit 1 and the main body unit 2 is not necessary, and the mobility of the operation unit 1 can be improved. In addition, it is possible to install a plurality of operation units 1 with respect to one main body unit 2, and it is also possible to perform operations at different locations.

  In addition, when the operation unit 1 and the main body 2 are separately installed, the table 3 attached to the main body 2 can be easily removed. By removing the table 3, there is a space restriction requirement. The degree of freedom is improved with respect to the installation location of the main body 2.

(Description of the effect of this embodiment)
As described in detail above, the following effects can be obtained in the above-described embodiment.

  The first effect is that the main unit 2 and the operation unit 1 of the console device can be separated by a simple operation, so that a large space is not secured for installing the console device. It is in the point that effective use of a work space and space saving can be achieved.

  The second effect is that the operation unit 1 and the main body unit 2 can be separated by a simple configuration, so that an operation console device having a separable structure can be economically constructed. .

  The third effect is that the operation unit 1 can be easily separated from the main body unit 2 without performing wiring work by performing an electrical connection between the operation unit 1 and the main body unit 2 by radio signals. Furthermore, since it becomes possible to install a plurality of operation units 1 for one main body unit 2, it is possible to use a plurality of locations and an environment in which a plurality of workers can easily use each. It is also possible to perform work.

The configuration of the preferred embodiment of the present invention has been described above. However, it should be noted that such examples are merely illustrative of the invention and do not limit the invention in any way. Those skilled in the art will readily understand that various modifications and changes can be made according to a specific application without departing from the gist of the present invention. For example, the embodiment of the present invention can be expressed as the following configuration in addition to the configuration (1) in the means for solving the problems.
(2) The connector for connecting the electronic device and the operation unit includes a connector fixedly installed on a top surface of the main body unit housing the electronic device and a connector for connection disposed on the bottom surface of the operation unit. The console device according to (1), wherein and are electrically connected by being fitted to each other.
(3) The connector fixedly installed on the top surface of the main body is a convex connector, while the connector for connection provided on the bottom surface of the operation unit does not protrude from the bottom surface of the operation unit. The console device according to (2), which has a shape and is fitted to each other so that the connector on the main body side is inserted into the bottom surface of the operation portion.
(4) The connector fixedly installed on the top surface of the main body is loosely inserted into a through hole formed in the table attached on the main body, and the connection disposed on the bottom surface of the operation unit. The console device according to (2) or (3), wherein the console device is fitted to the connector.
(5) A convex guide for guiding the position where the operation unit is placed on the table is disposed, and the guide is mounted on the bottom surface of the operation unit corresponding to the guide. The console device according to any one of the above (2) to (4), wherein a rubber hole is disposed in the vicinity of the guide hole and the guide hole.
(6) When attaching the table to the top surface of the main body, the rear surface of the table includes a hook fitting that engages with a protrusion disposed near the upper end on the back side of the side surface of the main body. The table is arranged at the mounting position of the table by sliding the table from the near side to the far side of the main body portion so that the hook fitting engages with the projection portion. Or the console device according to any one of (5).
(7) When the table is slid from the back side of the main body portion toward the front side of the projection portion disposed near the upper end on the back side of the side surface of the main body portion, the pulling is performed. The console device according to (6) above, wherein a locking portion for locking the hanging metal fitting is provided.
(8) The above (6) or (7), wherein a screw hole to which a fixing bracket for fixing the table to the main body is screwed is formed in the vicinity of the upper end of the front surface of the main body and the back surface of the table. Console equipment.
(9) When the operation unit is detached from the table and used, the connection connector on the operation unit side and the connector on the main body unit side are electrically connected by a connection cable (2) ) To (8).
(10) The electronic device housed in the main body and the operation unit include a wireless unit that can transmit and receive radio signals to and from each other, and when the operation unit is detached from the table and used, The console device according to any one of (2) to (8), wherein the electronic device and the operation unit are electrically connected by a radio signal from a radio unit.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Operation part 2 Main part 3 Table 4 Operation surface 5 Bottom face 6 Connector 7 Connector 8 Guide hole 9 Rubber foot 10 Electronic equipment 11 Guide 12 Connection cable 13 Hook 14 Protrusion 15 Locking part 16 Fixing metal 17 Screw hole 18 Screw hole 19 Through hole

Claims (9)

A main body for storing an electronic device that functions as the console device, a table attached on the main body and functioning as a work table for the operator, and detachably mounted on the table. In the console device comprising an operation unit for performing an operation, the electronic device housed in the main body unit and the operation unit are electrically connected by a connector ,
The connector that connects the electronic device and the operation unit includes a connector that is fixedly installed on the top surface of the main body that houses the electronic device and a connector that is disposed on the bottom surface of the operation unit. A console device that is electrically connected by fitting . The connector fixedly installed on the top surface of the main body is a convex connector, while the connector for connection disposed on the bottom surface of the operation unit has a shape that does not protrude from the bottom surface of the operation unit. The console device according to claim 1 , wherein the connector on the main body side is fitted to each other so as to be inserted into the bottom surface of the operation portion. The connector fixedly installed on the top surface of the main body portion includes the connection connector disposed on the bottom surface of the operation portion by loosely inserting a through hole formed in the table attached on the main body. console device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the fitting. A convex guide for guiding a position for placing the operation unit on the table is disposed, and a guide for mounting the guide on the bottom surface of the operation unit corresponding to the guide. hole and, the guide holes console device according to the rubber feet are arranged in any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein in the vicinity of. When attaching the table to the top surface of the main body, the rear surface of the table is provided with a hook fitting that engages with a protrusion disposed near the upper end on the back side of the side surface of the main body. The table is arranged at a mounting position of the table by sliding the main body from the near side to the back side so that the hooking metal is engaged with the protrusion. The console device according to any one of 1 to 4 . When the table is slid from the back side of the main body part toward the front side of the projection part disposed near the upper end on the back side of the side surface of the main body part, the hook metal fitting is The console device according to claim 5 , wherein a locking portion for locking is provided. Threaded hole fixing bracket for fixing the table to the main body portion is set screw of claim 5 or 6, characterized that are drilled in the front upper end near the rear surface of the table of the body portion Console equipment. When the operation unit is detached from the table and used, the connection connector on the operation unit side and the connector on the main body unit side are electrically connected by a connection cable. Item 10. A console device according to any one of Items 1 to 7 . The electronic device housed in the main body and the operation unit include a wireless unit that can transmit and receive radio signals to and from each other. When the operation unit is detached from the table and used, the wireless unit by radio signals, console device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that electrically connecting the operation section and the electronic device.

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